MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil Specification
1. Only use the engine oil specified in Figure 14.
2. Only use 4-stroke/cycle engine oil. NEVER USE
2-STROKE/CYCLE OIL Synthetic oil is an
acceptable substitute for conventional oil.
Figure 14 : Recommended Oil
0℃25℃
AWE 5W-30 AWE 10W-30 AWE 15W-40
A B C
32℉80℉
NOTICE
NOTICE
Always maintain proper engine oil level. Failure
to maintain proper engine oil level could result
in severe damage to the engine and/or shorten
the life of the engine.
Always use the specified engine oil. Failure to
use the specified engine oil can cause
accelerated wear and/ or shorten the life of the
engine.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL
Engine oil level should be checked before every use.
1. Always operate or maintain the inverter on a flat
surface.
2. Stop engine if running.
3. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow
crankcase pressure to equalize).
4. Remove the engine service panel to access the
oil fill/drain plug.
5. With a damp rag, clean around the oil fill/drain
plug.
6. Remove the oil fill/drain plug.
7. Check oil level: When checking the engine oil,
remove the oil fill/ drain plug.
・The oil level is acceptable if oil is visible at the
bottom of the threads of the oil fill plug.
・If oil level is low, add to the correct level using the
supplied oil fill bottle. Do not overfill the oil
crankcase.
Engine oil must always be checked and added
when the inverter is on a flat, level surface, or an i
naccurate reading may result, causing serious
engine damage.
Always maintain proper engine oil level. Failure
to maintain proper engine oil level could result
in severe damage to the engine and/or shorten
the life of the engine.
Always use the specified engine oil. Failure to
use the specified engine oil can cause
accelerated wear and/ or shorten the life of the
engine.
ADDING ENGINE OIL
1. Always operate or maintain the inverter on a flat
surface.
2. Stop engine if running.
3. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow
crankcase pressure to equalize).
4. Remove the engine service panel to gain access
to the oil fill/drain plug.
5. Thoroughly clean around the oil fill/drain plug.
6. Remove the oil fill/drain plug.
7. Select the proper engine oil as specified in Figure 14.
8. Using the supplied oil funnel, slowly add engine
oil to the engine. Stop frequently to check the oil
level and avoid overfilling.
9. Continue to add oil until the oil is at the correct
level.
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